SPARC Lab Manager

🔍 School of Engineering, Stanford, California, United States

New

📁: Research

📅   : 1 day ago Post Date

📅   : 106665 Requisition #

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. This position has been deemed critical by the School of Engineering Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze

The School of Engineering

Stanford Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, health care, energy, business and beyond. Our faculty and students are creative risk-takers who pursue excellence across a breadth of disciplines. Our alumni include some of the world's most successful leaders in technology and business. Our staff are critical to enabling Stanford Engineering to accomplish its mission: seeking solutions to some of the world's most urgent challenges and educating leaders who will make the world a better place through the power of engineering principles, techniques and systems.

Student-Led Organizations at Stanford

Student clubs are vibrant hubs of creativity, collaboration, and growth. Clubs serve as invaluable complements to formal academic pursuits, offering unique opportunities for hands-on learning, leadership development, and community engagement. Hundreds of Stanford students are passionate members of clubs whose work involves the design, fabrication, and assembly of novel hardware, supported by a world-class ecosystem of fabrication facilities and faculty mentors. Many students enter fields directly related to their club activities and report that their experiences in student-led organizations were among the most impactful of their time at Stanford.

The Student Projects and Resources Clubhouse (SPARC)

We are seeking a Lab Manager for a new facility that will support student clubs from Engineering and the Arts engaged in hardware design projects. Stanford Engineering has allocated an existing 12,000 square foot building and associated funding to create a dedicated and dynamic environment to foster innovation and reimagine collaboration among student clubs, tentatively called the Stanford Student Projects and Resources Clubhouse (SPARC). The Lab Manager will have the opportunity to support a truly unique institution on the Stanford campus; we expect SPARC to empower student organizations, elevate the level of work they produce, form a network connecting students, faculty, and external partners, and have an enormous positive impact on Stanford students and thereby the world.

In this role, you will:

Will apply technical expertise to support student clubs in the design and fabrication of physical systems, supporting both the use of design software and hands-on equipment techniques. Will assist the Director in transitioning the facility from a research lab to a student club workspace, including coordinating cleanup, renovations, and construction. Will collaborate on the development of facility policies and governance.
Once operational, will ensure that student needs are met in coordination with the SPARC Director and School of Engineering Facilities team. Will manage access and usage of space and equipment, and support students in the safe and effective use of fabrication tools. May lead trainings and workshops to build student capabilities.
Will evaluate equipment needs with the SPARC Director and student leaders, oversee procurement and installation, and maintain purchasing records, user guides, and warranties. Will establish maintenance schedules, perform or coordinate repairs, and document procedures and troubleshooting guides.
Will contribute to facility layout planning, defining shared and dedicated work areas with input from clubs and the Director. Will support facility renovations and coordinate with contractors as needed.
Will develop and enforce safety protocols in collaboration with the SPARC Director and EH&S, drawing on best practices from peer facilities. Will engage in ongoing collaboration with EH&S to provide documentation and to forecast potential hazards. Will create and deliver training and SOPs for safe equipment use and material handling, providing refreshers as needed.
In partnership with the Executive Director, will define student staff roles, hire team members, and set schedules. Will mentor and coordinate the student staff team responsible for daily maintenance and safety oversight.
Will communicate clearly, timely, and directly with student users, student staff, and staff regarding policies, events, equipment, and other updates relevant to building users.

Education & Experience (Required):

Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Required):

Understanding of academic research facility needs.
General background in a discipline related to the work of specific lab(s).
Demonstrated supervisory experience.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple budgets.
Knowledge and experience in managing facilities, operations, maintenance, space, and equipment administration in a research or teaching setting.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects in a complex and technical environment.
Familiarity with health and safety compliance regulations.

Education & Experience (Desired):

Advanced degree in a relevant engineering-related field
Personal experience, including participation, leadership, fundraising or mentorship, with student clubs that design, build, and test hardware.
Knowledge of common fabrication techniques used by student-led organizations in Engineering and the Arts, including mechanical, electrical, and aerospace processes.
Experience with direct supervision of part-time student workers.

Working Conditions:

May at times be required to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present. Specific hazards include, but are not limited to, chemicals, pesticides, and solvents, allergens, blood borne pathogens.
May require work in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research.
May be exposed to radiation or electromagnetic fields.
Must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing and gloves, etc.
May work extended or unusual work hours due to research or project requirements and peak work cycles. After hours on-call availability required.
Occasional driving may be required.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing over 40 pounds.
Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach and work above shoulders, sort and file paperwork or parts.
Rarely climb, scrub, sweep, mop, chop and mix or operate hand and foot controls.
Must have correctable vision to perform duties of the job.
Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours.
Ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a dusty, dirty, and odorous environment.

Work Standards:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

Pay Range:

The expected pay range for this position is $90,676 to $103,356 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for you:

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Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
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How to Apply:

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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